James Leftwich renders night club charges a public issue
A WPA worker in New York named James Leftwich defends the patron against a hidden location fee at a nightclub, prompting a police ruling that venues must disclose extra charges. The piece satinically applauds his stand as a civic example amid broader complaints of consumer mistreatment in daily life.
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John
New York
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Janes Leftwich
James Leftwich
Ledgwich
United States
Christendom
Mir. Leftwich
Nebraska to eject drunken spectators at games
University of Nebraska officials announce that intoxicated spectators will be ejected from stadiums during forthcoming football games. Other colleges are adopting similar rules to curb disruptive behavior that distracts fans, disrupts play, and creates driving hazards after the game.
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University of Nebraska
Speeding Driver Myths Spur Harsh Legal Warnings
A clipped notice discusses ridiculing reckless drivers who resemble old racing figures. It notes fines and possible imprisonment as a response, reflecting harsh legal warnings in a period newspaper tone.
California Auto Association targets speeding costs
The California State Automobile Association promotes a tougher approach to speeding. Members learn not only how risky speeding is but also its economic impact. Driving at 50 mph or more doubles tire wear and raises gas use by 25 percent, along with increased oil use and general wear versus 30 to 40 mph.
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California
Auitemobile
Predictions Spark Late 1930s Fortune Teller Talk
The piece riffs on predictions about the 1930s election and sports outcomes. It notes Roosevelt likely victory unless Landon gains momentum and references a World Series forecast. It also mentions Pennsylvania farmers declaring red suns and robins as harbingers of a hard winter, with other prophets citing cobwebs and skimpy animal fur.
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Mally
Elect
Roosevelt
Landon
Yankees
Giants
Pennsylvania
Spectacular Mayor Resigns Amid Pittsburg Financial Turmoil
William N. McNair, once a sensational but often publicity chasing figure, resigns as mayor of Pittsburg to rescue the city from an unendurable financial mixup. His career had been marked by dramatic moves from a city desk to headlines and odd public stunts. The resignation ends a quixotic political run that shocked voters and history alike.
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William N. McNair
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
McNair
Civers
City Hall
Press Comment On International Balance Of Payments
A New York Times excerpt critiques the Republican National Committee jitters over the midyear balance of payments. It details imports, exports, shipping services, tourism, and investments that shaped a $1.344 billion flow, assessing possible paths to balance and arguing that expanding exports is the only viable remedy.
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New York Times
Commeltee
Republican National Committeerman
United State
Jeff & My
Tnly
Ately
World Go cones race and court humor in press blurb
A garbled World Go cones race talk from the Kansas City Star contrasts with dismissive jokes about a Shirley Temple monetary suit and a Gary Cooper defense strategy. The snippet hints at legal theatrics, an all-woman jury, and a lighthearted sports ambiance with references to Pennants and a Philadelphia team.
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Men Airways
Shirley ‘Temple
Shirley
Gary Cooper
Phillies
Dave
Neutrality talk mirrors shifting world power alignments
Washington reports that Russia accuses Italy and Germany of violating neutrality agreements while noncombatants note French officers directing Spain's defense. The piece suggests greater munitions and funds flows from Russia to allied nations, and hints at a broader fascist consolidation with Mussolini and Hitler. It questions the effectiveness of central neutrality policies amid political maneuvering in Europe.
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Russia
Italy
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Letter to the Editor on Roosevelts critics and chicken thefts
A reader denounces Economic Royalists and praises Roosevelt while accusing opponents of yellow tactics. The letter laments business crash bailouts, cites London as a vault for gains, and defends fighting Republicans. It then describes Beedle County chicken thefts affecting families, detailing mothers who raise chicks by old methods and suffer losses to thieves during long hours and heavy labor.
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London
America
Roosevelt
Mike Stevens
Beedle County
Gouk
Sardenimaker
South Dakota
Father Coughlin Revisited Sparks Reader Reactions
In this 1936 opinion excerpt three Philadelphia area readers respond to Father Coughlin's freedom of speech and political activity. They defend his rights, critique Vatican and Roosevelt pressures, and discuss the national debate over radio influence, the New Deal, and ideological divides. The piece also critiques New Deal electors linked to labor leaders, highlighting conservative sentiment and political tensions surrounding radio era figures.
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Washington, D. C
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Roosevelt
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Hoover
Royal Oak
Philadelphia
Coughlinies
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Franklin
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Siver
Landon
Lemke
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Soviet Union
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Stalin
New Deal
The
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New York
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Max Zoritski
Sidney Hillman
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Dubinsky
Zaritski
Man
Russia
Poland
Mc Dubinsky
Hillman
Sky
Crime
Rally Day at Preston Lake Congregational Church
Oct 13 report from Preston South Dakota notes Rally Day at the Congregational Church with the primary department led by Mrs. Oscar Stangland and Rev H C xt discussing harvest themes. The item also includes a broad critique of law officers and farm theft, alongside social concerns about hungry children and unemployment during Roosevelt era debates.
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Preston Lake
Preston
Oscar Stangland
H.C
United States
Krome
South Dakota
Roosevelt
Twenty Years Ago At Haven Home And Local Notices
Names of guests at Haven Home on Dakota Avenue and various local notices survey a periodical look back. Miss Anna Murphy returns from Darlington Wisconsin, Val Syckel arrives from Great Falls Montana, plans to move to Hot Springs South Dakota, Donald Streeter recovers from pneumonia, a birth announced for Mr and Mrs Harold G Ainsworth, a recital led by Mrs A D Bostell at Huton College with performances by Harte Carrell Genevieve Hunt and Marjorie Urquhart, and ASD Bayzell is mentioned for participation.
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Ee Henry Saiveson
Andrew Anderson
John Johnson
Ben Alswit
Moris, DL
Haven
Dakota Avenue
Anna Murphy
Darlington
Wis
Horon
Val Syckel
Great Falls
Mont
Northwest
van Syckel
Hot Springs
S.D
Hepd
Donald Streeter
T Mc
A.D. Bostell
Huton College
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Harte Carrell
Brady
Migg Phils
Marjorie Urquhart
Piane
Genevieve Hunt
Declamation Contest Signups Near Completion at High School
Oct 13 reports declamation work at the high school with close to signed entrants across three divisions. Evaluation of humorous selections and poetry adds variety as students prepare for the early November stages.
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Lake Prestoh
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